NY FarmNet Program Administrator: SC Johnson College of Business

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The NY FarmNet Program Administrator will manage and be responsible for business and administrative operations for NY FarmNet. This includes but is not limited to the following: Developing annual program budgets encompassing multiple and varying funding sources; providing specific guidance to team members related to timelines, remaining funds, and required action. Managing grant administration within the unit to ensure spending compliance and efficiency; exercising management and control over expenditures and variances; creating and submitting technical and progress reports to sponsors. Making regular financial projections relative to program plans and initiatives and fluctuating circumstances at the University and sponsor levels. Identifying areas for improved efficiency within the program budget and operations; tracking accounts and investigating discrepancies; applying appropriate account distribution on financial documents; reviewing statements for accuracy. Acting as main point of contact with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Research, and Sponsored Financial Services; collaborating with these offices to finalize and submit budgets and scopes of work; replying to various requests from sponsors directly and via these offices. Working closely with the JCB finance team, Shared Services Center, and sponsors to ensure compliance with all relevant policies, participating in monthly meetings with JCB finance representatives. Overseeing NY FarmNet’s database and ensuring it is utilized in such a way as to provide data collection in a manner and form useful to NY FarmNet staff and consultants. Acting as the liaison for the maintenance, repair, and inventory of equipment and facilities.

Requirements

• Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, including communities of color.
• Associate degree and 2-4 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Proficient use of technology (e.g., web research, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook for mail/calendaring, distance technology, etc.) for day-to-day work and educational program delivery, record keeping, reporting, team-based communications, and overall management.
• Comfortable working with minimal day to day oversight and self-motivated to stay on task and prioritize needs.
• Ability to travel to local and surrounding communities, and occasional statewide travel and overnight stays are required as a regular part of this position.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and use of appropriate skills and techniques, which reflect an understanding and awareness of social, cultural, and economic diversity of the agricultural community in NYS.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience in managing multiple financial accounts including reconciling, reporting, budgeting, and auditing.
• Experience with grant writing, fund and project management, and grant project reporting practices.
• Experience in general HR policies and procedures, employee recruitment, job postings, and interviewing.
• Ability to handle multiple projects at the same time and under deadline.
• Understanding of and experience in managing data bases including assessing effectiveness, troubleshooting problems, and developing best practices.
• Awareness and understanding of agriculture and farm family issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop annual program budgets encompassing multiple and varying funding sources.
• Provide specific guidance to team members related to timelines, remaining funds, and required action.
• Manage grant administration within the unit to ensure spending compliance and efficiency.
• Exercise management and control over expenditures and variances.
• Create and submit technical and progress reports to sponsors.
• Make regular financial projections relative to program plans and initiatives and fluctuating circumstances at the University and sponsor levels.
• Identify areas for improved efficiency within the program budget and operations.
• Track accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Apply appropriate account distribution on financial documents.
• Review statements for accuracy.
• Act as main point of contact with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Sponsored Research, and Sponsored Financial Services.
• Collaborate with these offices to finalize and submit budgets and scopes of work.
• Reply to various requests from sponsors directly and via these offices.
• Work closely with the JCB finance team, Shared Services Center, and sponsors to ensure compliance with all relevant policies.
• Participate in monthly meetings with JCB finance representatives.
• Oversee NY FarmNet’s database and ensure it is utilized in such a way as to provide data collection in a manner and form useful to NY FarmNet staff and consultants.
• Act as the liaison for the maintenance, repair, and inventory of equipment and facilities.

Benefits

• Health Care – Several excellent plan options for medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision care coverage.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Leave Provisions with flexible work options. This includes vacation time, health and personal time, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement Plans – Employees are eligible for the 403(b) Cornell University Retirement Plan (CURP) which offers superior retirement savings benefits.
• Education – Options include the Employee Degree Program, taking classes to enrich your career skills, New York’s 529 College Savings Program, and Cornell Children’s Tuition Scholarship.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree